Southport Pier in Winter
This photo was taken at Southport beach on the NW coast of England which is a few miles from where I grew up.
The pier dates from the 1850s and 60s. It is over 1,100m in length and is the oldest surviving pier in Britain constructed from iron. It has been restored in recent years after local council proposals to demolish it in 1999 were narrowly defeated by 1 vote.
I hope you think, like me, that it is beautiful. Sunsets on the beach wouldn't be the same without it.
The tide is out as you can see, but I searched out the wettest part of the sand that I could find to get some reflections of that great winter sky
11 responses
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Ian Bramham said (19 Jan 2008):
Thanks Michael!
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Laurie Search gave props (19 Jan 2008):
Gorgeous!
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John Cobb gave props (19 Jan 2008):
well done
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Long Vy said (20 Jan 2008):
It got a magic look
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Richard Bruns said (20 Jan 2008):
I can smell the salt air, feel the very slight breeze and hear the last cries of the gulls! Thanks for sharing.
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James Wei gave props (21 Jan 2008):
Stunning shot
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Ian Bramham said (21 Jan 2008):
Laurie, John, Long, Richard and James......I just wanted to thank you for leaving such encouraging comments about this photo. I'm still a beginner and realise that I still have a huge amount to learn but this photo came from the heart and its great that you all liked it enough to take the time to leave such lovely comments!
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Richard Hall gave props (24 Jan 2008):
Wow. Great image. Got my vote.
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Ian Bramham said (25 Jan 2008):
Thanks Richard!
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Christophe Le Canne gave props (9 May 2008):
Great shot!
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Philip Robbins gave props (26 Jan 2009):
This is one damned fine picture Ian, I dream of taking one this good.
